New drugs may help smokers reduce their consumption of tobacco
The researchers have tested their candidate drugs to make sure they do not disrupt other major enzymes that help the body metabolise other substances.
Aug 28, 2018, 12:48 PM IST
Why middle-aged smokers should quit
Middle-aged individuals who smoke could be at far greater risk of developing heart failure than those who never smoked, or those who quit, according to new research.
Apr 17, 2018, 17:02 PM IST
Beware, smokers! Smoking increases risk of hearing loss
A new study suggests that smoking affects the ability to hear both high and low-frequency sounds.
Mar 14, 2018, 16:44 PM IST
Smokers rejoice! E-cigarettes can help you kick the butt
The study suggest that e-cigarettes may provide a safer alternative to smokers than the traditional cigarettes.
Apr 28, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
Heat of hookah pipe risks smokers' health, says study
Do you know that heat of hookah pipe can harm our health? Well, a new study has revealed that the heat of hookah pipe is the biggest health culprit for the smokers.
Apr 04, 2017, 09:19 AM IST
What accelerates ageing in smokers
A team of Japanese researchers has decoded the mechanism behind what accelerates ageing in smokers.
Oct 14, 2015, 19:33 PM IST
Grandmom's smoking may increase asthma risk in grandkids
Children with grandmothers who smoked during pregnancy may have an increased risk of asthma even if their mothers did not smoke, according to a new study.
Oct 03, 2015, 11:05 AM IST
Quit smoking to stay sober
If you are trying to stop drinking, giving up cigarettes would help you stay sober, suggests new research.
Oct 01, 2015, 19:10 PM IST
Alcohol, drug addicts far likelier to smoke
A team of researchers has revealed that around the world, those who are treated for addiction are far more likely to smoke.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:32 PM IST
